{"id":1319,"date":"2014-12-22T18:45:14","date_gmt":"2014-12-22T23:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missiondiscovery.org\/?p=1319"},"modified":"2021-09-23T13:48:12","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T17:48:12","slug":"put-mission-trip-your-christmas-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.missiondiscovery.org\/news\/put-mission-trip-your-christmas-list\/","title":{"rendered":"PUT A MISSION TRIP ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST"},"content":{"rendered":"

This time of year, the closest thing to a mission trip that many of us are taking is a trip to visit family, or a \u201cmission\u201d to the mall for last minute gifts. Missionary work may be the farthest thing from our minds during the holidays, but consider this:\u00a0Americans spend nearly $550\u00a0billion on Christmas every year. Now consider the fact that we spend less than six percent of that amount on Christian missions.<\/a>\u00a0If you\u2019re like us, you probably find that statistic a little depressing, so here are a few ways to bring some true Christmas cheer back to the holiday season.<\/p>\n

1. GIVE THE GIFT OF THE GOSPEL<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sure, you\u2019ve heard that before. But there\u2019s a good reason: The Gospel of Christ is the gift that keeps on giving (No, it\u2019s not the jelly of the month club.), and financially\u00a0supporting missions<\/a>\u00a0is the perfect way to give that gift.<\/p>\n

2. GIVE THE GIFT OF THE GIFT OF THE GOSPEL<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Yes, you read that right. This Christmas, celebrate Christ by allowing a friend or family member to choose a missionary organization that you will\u00a0donate<\/a>\u00a0to in their name. You can think of it as a sort of \u201cGospel Gift Card.\u201d Whether they choose to donate to a large organization or a single missionary family, this is a great way to support and raise awareness for Christian missions.<\/p>\n

3. A CHRISTMAS VACATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Okay, so missionary work isn\u2019t exactly a vacation. But it\u2019s infinitely more rewarding, and it can be fun, too. If you\u2019ve got high school or college-aged family members, consider giving them the gift of a\u00a0mission trip<\/a>\u00a0of their choice. You can give money toward the trip, or if budget allows, you can cover all the expenses. Do they want to volunteer abroad? Bigger trips are a great way to get the entire family involved.<\/p>\n

4. THIS YEAR\u2019S HOT NEW GIFT IS\u2026 FINANCIAL SUPPORT!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re the one interested in missionary work,\u00a0financial support<\/a>\u00a0is a great thing to put on your list this Christmas. And even if a gift exchange isn\u2019t one of your family traditions, the holiday season is still a great time to let the family know about your trip. And, as with any missions trip, make sure they know you have need of prayer support in addition to financial support. Chances are, they\u2019ll want to help with both.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s never too early to start praying about your next missions trip. And the holiday break is a great time to start planning your next missions trip. Whether you choose to do work in the US, or to volunteer abroad, you\u2019ve got plenty of options with\u00a0Mission Discovery<\/a>. Please don\u2019t hesitate to visit our website to see the\u00a0variety of mission trips<\/a>\u00a0we have available for all ages, genders, and lengths of time. Now is the time to start planning for a mission trip with Mission Discovery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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